Kevin's mom from Home Alone died: actress Catherine O'Hara was 71 years old

Contents

1. FAREWELL TO KATHERINE O'HARA — THE LEGEND OF «HOME ALONE» AND «SCHIT'S CREEK»
2. Circumstances of death
3. Life path
4. Known roles
5. Reviews from colleagues

FAREWELL TO CATHERINE O'HARA — THE LEGEND OF «HOME ALONE» AND «SHITT'S CREEK»

On January 30, 2026, Catherine O'Hara, an actress who became famous for her role as Kevin's mom in the cult film Home Alone, passed away in Los Angeles.

She turned 71 years old.

The information was confirmed by her representative.

Circumstances of death

Early in the morning of January 30, at 4:48 local time, doctors arrived at the actress’s home in the Brentwood area after a call related to breathing problems.

O'Hara was rushed to hospital in critical condition, where she later died.

Death occurred from natural causes — due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchial asthma.

Life path

Catherine O’Hara was born on March 4, 1954 in Toronto, Canada.

She began her journey in the arts in 1974, joining the comedy group The Second City.

Key information:

• Born March 4, 1954 in Toronto
• Played over a hundred roles on the big screen and television
• Won an Emmy Award for writing the SCTV show in 1982
• Emmy winner for her participation in the series «Schitt's Creek» in 2020
• Golden Globe winner 2021
• Married to Bo Welch, they have two sons

Known roles

Catherine O’Hara is an established comedy queen with a career spanning six decades.

Some key works:

• «Home Alone» (1990, 1992) — the role of Kevin’s mother
• «Beetlejuice» (1988, 2024) — character Delia Dietz
• «The Nightmare Before Christmas» (1993) — voice acting by Sally
• «Schitt's Creek» (2015–2020) — Moira Rose
• «The Last of Us» (2025)
• «Film Studio» (2025)

Reviews from colleagues

Macaulay Culkin noted: «Mom

I was sure that we had enough time.

I dreamed of more.

My love for you is limitless.

Tim Burton: «Catherine, you have always held a special place in my heart and life.»

Michael Keaton: «Our acquaintance began long before «Beetlejuice».

We have lost a truly outstanding man.»

Pedro Pascal: «My world has become dimmer without your light.»

Dan Levy: «It was a real joy to dance in the warm light that Catherine O'Hara radiated over all these years.»

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